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In this week's newsletter:
Sunday Service
Peter Baylis
Spotlight on Saint Andrew’s Community: Polaris Choir
Saint Andrew's Supports Social Justice: Warm Clothes Needed
Miracle on Brunswick Street
On The Stage: Upcoming Events
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This Sunday we welcome musical guest
POLARIS
choir for change.
Choirs for Change is a wonderful musical movement for community, justice and spirit. Founded in 2017, Choirs for Change supports the activities of four choral ensembles in the Halifax (Kjipuktuk) region: Astra, Lyra, Polaris, and Borealis. Together, these ensembles strive to support social change movements through innovative choral events. This Sunday, Polaris joins us in worship, offering their voices, presence, and justice-loving spirits.
UPCOMING SERVICES you won't want to miss:
Nov. 23 Communion
Nov. 30 First Sunday in ADVENT, with guest preacher Rev. Dr. Rob Fennell
Every Wednesday Contemplative Service, 6:00 - 6:25 pm
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Peter Baylis died on November 12, 2025.
He was a mostly righteous guy, and we give thanks for his life.
Our prayers and sympathy for Peter's wife Jen, daughter Lucy,
and all who loved Peter and the music he made.
| | Spotlight on Saint Andrew’s Community: Polaris Choir | | |
Polaris is the flagship ensemble for Choirs for Change, and it performs regularly in community events such as marches, rallies, and festivals. They rehearse at St. Andrew’s every week and will be our guests in worship this Sunday.
Polaris is an adult community choir led by Ryan Henwood and Adam Johnson. The ensemble is characterized by diverse, mid to high level choral repertoire, and in-depth reflection on social change topics.
Polaris is suited for folks who come to the ensemble with pre-existing choir experience and foundational understandings of social justice practices, but is open to anyone who is interested.
Polaris has a concert coming up. Here's the info:
| | Saint Andrew's Supports Social Justice: Warm Clothes Needed! | | |
The cold weather is fast approaching, and many guests of our Sunday Suppers are in need of warm winter clothes.
Some of us are cleaning our closets of clothing we no longer need, and we invite you to join us.
The Social Justice Committee will provide boxes in the entrance to the church the next 3 Sundays (November 16, November 23, and November 30) to receive your donations of clean, used winter jackets. Please note that jackets should be in good condition with working zippers.
You can also bring water resistant, winter gloves (X-LARGE men’s) and socks.
Please let the office know if you have any questions.
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Join Brunswick Street Mission for Miracle on Brunswick Street.
This gathering warmly embraces our Halifax community, offering a moment to connect and contribute.
Enjoy holiday refreshments, laughter, a holiday market, and great moments with friends and neighbours!
Live music to set the evening aglow featuring:
Heather Rankin
Linda Carvery
Patrick Maubert
Suzy Hansen
Katrina Philip
Eden Reshef
Kaitlyn Thompkins
and more to be announced!
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Cecilia Presents Illia Ovcharenko
November 15
7:30pm
Ukrainian pianist Illia Ovcharenko, one of the world’s most celebrated young artists, electrified our Halifax audience with his stunning performance two years ago, and now he returns to share his artistry once again. Winner of the prestigious Honens International Piano Competition, Illia's breathtaking technique and emotional depth transcend the traditional boundaries of classical performance. He has captivated audiences at venues including Carnegie Hall and the Konzerthaus Berlin, and with orchestras like the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
His richly expressive program features five lyrical and rarely heard works by Sergei Bortkiewicz, including the poetic "Etude" and "Lied Ohne Worte" from “4 Klavierstücke,” and the nocturne-like "Diana" from “3 Pieces.” Also included are Frédéric Chopin’s sparkling “3 Waltzes,” his introspective “Nocturne in E minor,” and the dramatic brilliance of his “Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor.” Franz Liszt’s virtuosic solo piano transcription of Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 7 in A major” brings orchestral grandeur to the program through the hands of a single artist. With a passion for romantic repertoire and an innate ability to connect with listeners, Illia’s second Halifax performance offers an intimate and transformative musical experience.
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Nova Sinfonia with Conductor Dr. Leonardo Perez
November 17
7:30pm
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Nova Sinfonia Orchestra Society presents the second concert of its 30th anniversary season. This concert's program is joyful, uplifting and exciting at times! Don't miss this opportunity to hear high quality orchestral music at affordable prices. You won't be disappointed!
Program: Mozart: Overture to Clemenza di Tito Vivaldi: Oboe Concerto in C Kodaly: Dances of Galanta Haydn: Symphony 104
Adults, $25, Students, $10
Nova Sinfonia performs concerts of classical, romantic, 20th-century and pops music. Founded in 1995, the symphony orchestra is comprised of professional and amateur musicians who rehearse and perform orchestral repertoire together. The orchestra strives to provide a high standard of musical performance as a complement to the musical offerings within the community.
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Daughters of Donbas - Songs of Stolen Children
November 20
6:00pm
Daughters of Donbas – Songs of Stolen Children is a music/human rights project that deals with the ~20,000 Ukrainian children that have been abducted from occupied regions in Eastern Ukraine and taken to Russia.
Amnesty International Prize winner Marichka, the founder, executive producer, and the lead singer of Daughters of Donbas (Toronto, ON), along with Grammy-nominated producer Dan Rosenberg have brought together a group of talented and passionate professional musicians to give the voice to captured children who tragically can’t speak for themselves. Hauntingly beautiful acoustic vibrations translate the themes of sorrow and hope. Weaving Ukrainian folk music into the modern context, Daughters of Donbas draw the strength from their ancestry and storytelling traditions to speak the hard truth of the ongoing cultural erasure. Their hope is in speaking up and unity in action, which this 80-minute concert is meant to inspire.
Featuring the Halifax Ukrainian Children's Choir.
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